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John Tobin. 1770-1804

The man that lays his hand upon a woman,

Save in the way of kindness, is a wretch

Whom 't were gross flattery to name a coward.

The Honeymoon. Act ii. Sc. 1.

She 's adorned

Amply that in her husband's eye looks lovely,—

The truest mirror that an honest wife

Can see her beauty in.

The Honeymoon. Act iii. Sc. 4.